AMERICAN LATVIAN ASSOCIATION IN THE UNIT

EIN: 530215408 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

ROCKVILLE, MD

Total Revenue
$1,121,349
Total Expenses
$1,135,796
Total Assets
$9,023,610
Net Assets
$8,809,320
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1951
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
ANITA GRIVINS
Phone
3013401914
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AMERICAN LATVIAN ASSOCIATION IN THE UNIT, founded in 1951, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $8.8M represent 94 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE AMERICAN LATVIAN ASSOCIATION (ALA) IS THE MAIN REPRESENTATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR THE LATVIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY. THROUGH 100 MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, CHURCHES, CLUBS AND SOME 4,000 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS WE REPRESENT OVER 90,000 PEOPLE OF LATVIAN DESCENT LIVING IN THE US. WE ARE A NONPROFIT, TAX EXEMPT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTUAL ORGANIZATION. ALA SUPPORTS CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND FACILITATES COOPERATION WITHIN THE LATVIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY. WE PROMOTE THE STUDY OF LATVIAN LANGUAGE, HISTORY AND CULTURE. WE ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF LATVIAN SCHOOLS, BOOKS AND TEACHING MATERIALS FOR OUR CHILDREN. WE ASSIST NEWLY ARRIVED IMMIGRANTS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE USA AND WE PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN AID TO PEOPLE IN LATVIA. ALA SEEKS TO FACILITATE THE PEACEFUL AND DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT OF LATVIA BY PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR LATVIA THROUGH INFORMATIONAL EFFORTS IN THE USA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $475,166 Revenue: $139,441

EDUCATION: ALA'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE ALL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS RELATING TO LATVIAN LANGUAGE EDUCATION, ASSISTANCE TO LATVIAN SCHOOLS, DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND EDUCATIONAL...

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EDUCATION: ALA'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE ALL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS RELATING TO LATVIAN LANGUAGE EDUCATION, ASSISTANCE TO LATVIAN SCHOOLS, DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND EDUCATIONAL TRIPS TO LATVIA.

Program 2
Expenses: $98,961

CULTURE: PROVIDES SUPPORT TO LATVIAN ESTABLISHMENTS TO BE ABLE TO CONGREGATE AND HOST CULTURAL EVENTS, PROVIDES AWARDS FOR CULTURAL PROJECTS LIKE MOVIES, BOOK PUBLISHING, ETC. ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT...

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CULTURE: PROVIDES SUPPORT TO LATVIAN ESTABLISHMENTS TO BE ABLE TO CONGREGATE AND HOST CULTURAL EVENTS, PROVIDES AWARDS FOR CULTURAL PROJECTS LIKE MOVIES, BOOK PUBLISHING, ETC. ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT AND AID TO LV BY PROVIDING AWARDS TO UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN LV IN COLLABORATION WITH NGOS CHILDREN'S FUND OF LATVIA AND ANGEL'S HEART.

Program 3
Expenses: $317,706

INFORMATION: ALA'S INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE ALL ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIONAL AND PR ACTIVITIES, THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ABOUT ALA'S PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AS WELL AS CURRENT EVENTS IN...

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INFORMATION: ALA'S INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE ALL ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIONAL AND PR ACTIVITIES, THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ABOUT ALA'S PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AS WELL AS CURRENT EVENTS IN LATVIA, AND ACTIVITIES PERTAINING TO ALA MEMBERSHIP AND THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPCONGRESS.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $409,040
Program Service Revenue $139,448
Investment Income $564,957
Other Revenue $7,904
TOTAL REVENUE $1,121,349

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $395,843
Salaries & Benefits $206,213
Fundraising Expenses $14,632
Program Expenses $891,833
Other Expenses $533,740
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,135,796

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,121,349 $784,218 +0.4%
Expenses $1,135,796 $1,106,977 +0.0%
Net Income $-14,447 $-322,759 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
3
Volunteers
11

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$96,394
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARTINS ANDERSONS PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREJS KANCS VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA GRIVINS TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
IEVA DEXTER - THROUGH OCT 2024 SECRETARY 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTINE GIGA THROUGH OCT 2024 FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR, MEMB 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA ZALITE - THROUGH OCT 2024 DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION OF 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DZINTARS DZILNA DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISA FREIMANIS DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OF EDUC 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALDA GRINBERGS DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OF CULT 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKELIS GIGA DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OF SPOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA KARKLINS DIRECTOR OF OFFICE FOR SUP 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INESE STRAVELLI NONVOTING DIRECTOR OF ALA CULTURAL F 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENATE GRAVERS NONVOTING ALA LATVIAN MUSEUM VISITOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INGRIDA HEINZE SECRETARY 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEKSANDRA MALINOVSKIS MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IEVA DEXTER DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION OFFICE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISA GUDRAIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$87,934 $8,460 $96,394
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,121,349 $1,135,796 $9,023,610 $-14,447
2023 $784,218 $1,106,977 $8,689,428 $-322,759
2022 $964,751 $1,231,992 $8,371,321 $-267,241
2021 $1,038,954 $1,192,428 $10,024,665 $-153,474
2020 $2,727,858 $931,725 $9,595,633 $1,796,133
2019 $1,848,233 $1,218,266 $8,320,436 $629,967
2018 $1,287,901 $1,407,733 $6,924,264 $-119,832
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